Chapter 65: The Nine Jiang Marquis Bestows Grace

Luo Feng had not yet returned to Wei Yang City, but the city had already learned the news of “Xue Yun’s death.”

Because every client of the Yan Feng Guild’s Shadow Hall within Wei Yang City had received a message: the assassination mission targeting Xue Yun had been completed!

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.

“Completed?” Mo Li Meng exclaimed.

“This this this…” Wu Qu Lou, leader of the Wu clan, though also eager for this outcome, still could not believe it when the message arrived from the Yan Feng Guild’s Shadow Hall: “They actually killed Xue Yun!”

The Wei Yang City Lord sighed: “We once considered teaching Luo He a lesson; looking back now, thank heaven we didn’t act!”

“Luo He’s strength is truly above mine,” said the one-horned General Yong, solemnly. “Across all of Yu State, only three or four Eternal True Gods can match him. As for those stronger than him? Yu State… has no Eternal True God superior to him!”

The leaders of the five great clans were stunned.

These branch families who had come to Wei Yang City held low status within their own clans.

One of the peak Eternal True Gods in all of Yu State? That was a being cherished by the Divine Kings, lavished with abundant resources, radiant and brilliant—how could they compare?

“Xue Yun wasn’t an Infinite Body, but his realm accumulation was extremely high. I never imagined Luo He could kill him,” said General Yong, who had once fought Xue Yun and knew his strength well.

“Should we go out to greet him?” Mo Li Meng suddenly asked.

“Of course we must greet him!” the Wei Yang City Lord laughed. “From now on, Lord Luo He is our mansion’s most important friend.”

“I’ll go too,” said General Yong—he admired strength above all.

“Let’s go.”

The five clan leaders, General Yong, and Mo Li Meng—seven in total—immediately left the City Lord’s Mansion, traversing the void to arrive at the Eastern City Gate, patiently awaiting the returning Lord Luo He.

…

Meanwhile, every Eternal True God in Wei Yang City was stirred with emotion.

Two of the “Yu Tian Five Gods” from the Shiguo Liuyin Chaos Zone—Yu Tian Hu and Yu Tian Yi—had been killed one after another, their deaths affecting over eight billion lives and carrying a bounty of ten million Cosmic Sands. Now, Xue Yun, the assassin, had also been slain—all in this very night!

“Ten million Cosmic Sands!”

“Who killed Xue Yun? A strongman from the City Lord’s Mansion, or some mysterious figure?”

“The bounty was just raised, and now Xue Yun, Yu Tian Hu, and Yu Tian Yi are all dead. This bounty truly works.”

“It seems Wei Yang City hides a terrifying presence—offer enough bounty, and he’ll strike.”

The Eternal True Gods were awestruck, and filled with reverence. From now on, they must act with greater caution in Wei Yang City—don’t be reckless. If they accidentally angered the one who killed Xue Yun, they feared they wouldn’t survive a single blow.

…

Inside Tian Yan Gate, many disciples still grieved on the square, mourning their own helplessness and the invincibility of “Xue Yun.” Before the sorrow had faded, good news arrived.

Xue Yun, the Eternal True God with a bounty of ten million Cosmic Sands, had been killed!

“Xue Yun is dead?”

“Hahahaha… that old demon is finally dead!”

“Master, Xue Yun is dead!”

“Master, younger brothers and sisters—your vengeance is finally avenged!”

Tian Yan Gate erupted in excitement; disciples who had been packing their belongings rushed back to the square, countless ones trembling with joy.

“Master, Xue Yun is dead,” said Qiu Shu, who knew the news and wept with emotion—he understood perfectly what the Master had sacrificed his life for.

The Master’s sacrifices were worth it!

…

“Sang Shuiyun is dead?” The Dream Flower Mistress sat alone in her pavilion, her expression complex.

This night had been too dreamlike.

Both Sheng Tian Yan and Sang Shuiyun, who had obsessed over her, were dead.

A flying vessel arrived near the Eastern City Gate of Wei Yang.

“He’s here,” said the seven figures from the City Lord’s Mansion, already waiting.

“Hmm?”

Luo Feng stepped out of the vessel with Mo Luo Sa.

“Lord Luo He,” said the Wei Yang City Lord, leading the way with warm greeting. “In a single night, you slew two of the Yu Tian Five Gods and then killed Xue Yun—truly resolving a great threat to our city.”

Luo Feng said: “Thanks to the Causal Tracking Seal left by Sheng Tian, Xue Yun would have escaped to Shiguo otherwise.”

“Xue Yun was indeed cunning,” said Mo Li Xiao. “He hid his strength for years; as soon as his identity was exposed, he fled immediately. Fortunately, Lord Luo He acted and utterly slew him.”

“With Lord Luo He’s success, my mission is complete,” General Yong smiled. “When I return to the Royal Capital, I will report your deeds to the Divine King.” Of course, he did not know when the Divine King would respond.

“We have already reported Lord Luo He’s great achievement to Marquis Jiang,” said the Wei Yang City Lord. “I’m certain Marquis Jiang will reward you handsomely.”

Wei Yang City lay within the territory of the Nine Jiang Marquis. “Thank you all,” Luo Feng said.

If he could gain benefits from the Yu State Divine King or the Nine Jiang Marquis, Luo Feng would not refuse—his current weakness meant he needed every resource to grow as quickly as possible.

“It’s only right,” said the Wei Yang City Lord. “Should you need anything in Wei Yang City, Lord Luo He, just send word.”

“If you seek cultivation resources or opportunities, you should go to the Royal Capital,” said General Yong.

“Thank you, General Yong,” Luo Feng sensed his sincerity.

But he had no intention of cultivating under the Divine King’s gaze while still weak. If Mo Luo Sa’s identity were exposed, he would instantly become the enemy of the entire Origin Continent—better to be cautious in this vulnerable stage.

“Gentlemen, I must first visit the Yan Feng Guild. Excuse me.” Luo Feng said.

“Please.”

All seven were warmly enthusiastic—even the leaders of the Mei Wu and Wu clans, who had once been at odds over Mei Wu Qi’s death, showed no lingering resentment.

When one’s strength is great enough, even if your teeth are broken, you swallow them silently.

!.

Because they knew clearly: in the eyes of the Divine Kings and Chaos Dominators, Lord Luo He’s value far surpassed that of all their marginal branches combined.

…

In the Nine Jiang Chaos Zone, within Nine Jiang City, in a cultivation chamber.

“My territory has produced such a powerful Eternal True God,” said the Nine Jiang Marquis, seated cross-legged, silver hair cascading over his shoulders—each strand subtly contained boundless void, twisting the space around him.

“Marquis Liu Yin is pressing hard; his first target will surely be Wei Yang City, near the border. Fortunately, Luo He appeared now.”

The Nine Jiang Marquis pondered.

He was a Chaos Dominator who had cultivated for eons, comprehending the origin of the Supreme Laws. Though still far from a Divine King, his accumulation was profound, his power terrifying.

But Marquis Liu Yin, among the top five Chaos Dominators in Shiguo, was indeed superior to him—placing immense pressure on him.

“Luo He has achieved great merit in my territory—I must reward him lavishly. And I must report this to the State Lord.” The Nine Jiang Marquis thought. “The State Lord has always favored nurturing the young. If I report this, Luo He will receive the State Lord’s cultivation support—and he will remember this favor.”

The Nine Jiang Marquis knew well: an Eternal True God of this caliber, even if choosing to follow someone, would surely pick one of Yu State’s five Divine Kings. Only a fool would choose him, a Marquis.

Whether in legacy, resources, or backing, the Divine Kings surpassed Chaos Dominators by an entire tier.

To make Luo He grateful and willing to defend Wei Yang City for him, he must bestow grace!

His entire territory held only three major cities; the steady flow of “residency fees” and other resources from even one major city mattered greatly to him.

“State Lord,” the Nine Jiang Marquis immediately contacted the Yu State State Lord.

Though Yu State had five Divine Kings, only the founder of Yu State was called “Yu State State Lord” by Chaos Dominators. Because of Shiguo’s aggressive nature, no Divine King-level conflict had ever erupted—precisely because the Yu State State Lord was too terrifying.

“Jiu Jiang, why are you contacting me?” A distant voice echoed, and a faint, hairy figure imprinted itself directly into the Nine Jiang Marquis’s mind.

The Nine Jiang Marquis became even more respectful.

The Yu State State Lord was a terrifying presence even across the entire Origin Continent.

“State Lord, in my territory, Wei Yang City, I’ve discovered a young man named Luo He,” the Nine Jiang Marquis began reporting—only someone of his rank could directly contact the State Lord.

Luo Feng did not know the Nine Jiang Marquis was scheming benefits for him—he had already arrived with Mo Luo Sa at a small pavilion inside the Yan Feng Guild.

“Lord Luo He, admirable, admirable,” said the Deputy Director, his eyes formed of mist. The Guild Master added: “Lord Luo He, do you have proof of Xue Yun’s death?”

Luo Feng extended his hand, holding Xue Yun’s corpse.

The Guild Master and Deputy Director carefully examined the body—much could be deduced from a corpse. The chest bore a gaping hole; the True God’s heart had vanished.

“Again, the True God’s heart was removed. Does he possess a void-based killing technique capable of plucking hearts directly?” The two Di Chu clan disciples from Yan Feng Ancient Nation, well-traveled and experienced, immediately speculated wildly.

“Is this proof enough?” Luo Feng asked.

“Of course,” the Deputy Director smiled. “Shall we claim the bounties for Yu Tian Hu and Yu Tian Yi as well?”

“Of course,” Luo Feng produced Yu Tian Hu’s weapon and Yu Tian Yi’s mechanical artifact.

“Thirteen million Cosmic Sands,” the Deputy Director said, handing over a jade vial already prepared—the bounties had been pre-deposited by those who posted the tasks.

Luo Feng took the vial, sensing the vast quantity of Cosmic Sands within—his cultivation days ahead could now be far more luxurious.

After claiming the bounty, Luo Feng prepared to leave.

“Lord Luo He,” the Yan Feng Guild Master smiled. “Let me introduce myself—I am from the Di Chu lineage of Yan Feng Ancient Nation, named Di Chu Yu. Meeting you in Wei Yang City of Yu State is truly fate.”

“The Di Chu lineage of Yan Feng Ancient Nation?” Luo Feng was no ignorant wanderer—he carried two lineages and knew exactly what the Di Chu lineage meant.

(End of Chapter)